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Unesco's monument hotel, best location with a parking place just on the basement, Huge rooms styled with charm of 70's !!
A surprising huge relaxing garden with a nice pool is waiting to play chess together with a 18yrs(and over) single malt & cigar talk...
Breakfast is ok without surprises in a huge hall.
Walking distance to everything!!!!
Price less...

Stayed 2 nights at this hotel - with a mediocre welcome - no info - our room 585 was not ready. But such a beautiful day - time for a walk along promenade to Piazza della Riforma. The Hotel is beautiful - very well preserved. Our Room was in a very nice location. The little balcony with view was terrific...

We were driving through Lugano and decided to spend the night. We had no reservation and didn't know the city at all, so we 'happened' upon the Hotel International au Lac as we drove along the shores of the lake. So glad we did! The parking is right on sight, breakfast was delicious and included, and it's location is perfectly...

We stayed 2 nights and found the location to be ideal. Next door to Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli and the steps up where the old funicular, very close to the Cultural Arts center and an easy walk to shops, restaurants, boat tours. If you don't need modern luxury this is a well priced gem.

This was a lovely hotel in a great location. The hotel is at the end of the pedestrian area which ends at a beautiful plaza that fronts the lake. The common rooms are elegant and inviting, and the breakfast buffet was very tasty.
I will say that our room was a bit dated but still clean.
Also, the front staff...

We enjoyed this hotel very much. Throughout the hotel they have pictures that show how it was built how the town looked, who built the hotel. History throughout the entire hotel. It is literally across the street from Lake Lugano and shopping. All the shopping was very upscale just like all of Switzerland. Room was cozy. Every room throughout Switzerland...

The Hotel au Lac has been run by the same family for years, and their attention to guests is obvious in so many ways. The rooms and common areas are clean and modernized, but still in the traditional style. It was hot in Lugano, and the large pool was a welcome treat at the end of the day. It is...

My wife and I stayed at the Au Lac for four nights whilst on a rail tour through Europe, we had a lovely room on the first floor overlooking the piazza and lake and instantly felt comfortable and welcome on arrival.The hotel although old didn't show this and lacked no modern amenities, our bedroom was both comfortable and stylish with...

Utterly charming older style hotel, high ceilings, art everywhere, fantastic swimming pool, bar overlooking the lake. Altogether an excellent base in Lugano. Some rooms have lake views and balconies, we had room 336 which was fantastic. Don't miss a trip to the medieval church next door which has some superb wall paintings.

Prime location in the old-town quarter and shopping district of the city centre and on the lake-promenade.Historical Downtown Hotel with extended facilities such as private garage parking, lobby-bar, garden with swimming-pool and WiFi Internet. A variety of restaurants, pizzerias and typical bars are located close to the hotel....more less

Additional Information about Hotel International au Lac

Address: via Nassa 68 | Piazza Luini, Lugano 6900, Switzerland

Region:Switzerland > Swiss Alps > Canton of Ticino > Lugano

Price Range:
$254 - $401 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)

Hotel Class:3.5 star — Hotel International au Lac 3.5*

Number of rooms: 80

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Also Known As:

International Au Lac Lugano

International Au Lac Hotel

Hotel Style:

#9 Romantic Hotel in Lugano

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